Attention Training Content 1:1 (Tier 1)

Training Modules Overview

Sessions are 50 minutes and include homework exercises tailored to individual needs. Generally, it takes 8-12 sessions to cover 4 key areas that greatly influence attention which are:

1. Attention mechanics. By understanding how attention works, we can learn how to fine-tune it, just like adjusting a car engine.

2. The “System” which includes:

   • The mind

   • The emotions

   • The nervous system

   • The body

3. The subconscious mind (deep-rooted beliefs)

4. Relationships. Relationships can sometimes be a problem source of distraction or an inspiration that can attention enhancement.

Attention Mechanics

• How Attention Works

  • Understand the five types of attention and where they occur in the brain (right vs. left hemisphere).

  • Explore how various activities impact attention types.

• Right vs. Left Hemisphere

  • Learn how the characteristics of each hemisphere influence decision-making.

  • Discover how engaging the wrong attention type can lead to stress, and how engaging the correct type improves focus.

• Attention vs. Awareness

  • Understand the difference between attention and awareness, and how good attention leads to deeper insights.

  • Practice exercises that strengthen individual hemisphere attention.

The System – Mind, Body, Emotions, and Nervous System

• The System Overview

  • Learn how the mind, body, emotions, and nervous system work together to influence attention.

  • Understand the role of the limbic system in this coordination.

• The Mind

  • Explore how thoughts and ideas shape attention.

  • Practice managing thoughts to improve focus.

• Emotions

  • Understand and interpret emotions.

  • Practice emotional regulation and explore its impact on attention.

• The Nervous System

  • Identify nervous system sensations and recognize reactive or impulsive states.

  • Practice techniques to regulate the nervous system.

• The Body

  • Learn how physical health impacts attention.

  • Explore body regulation techniques like breathwork and gentle movement.

The Subconscious Mind

• Automatic Attention and Self-Identity

  • Discover how attention can be predetermined and is shaped by anticipation, belief, and self-identity.

  • Learn to differentiate between intuition, anxiety, and impulse.

  • Visualization and meditation exercises to correct unhelpful subconscious patterns that negatively steal attention.

Interpersonal Dynamics (Relationships)

• Relationships and Attention

  • Explore how relationships influence attention.

  • Learn how managing your system (mind, body, emotions, and nervous system) improves interactions and social cue awareness.

• Empathy and System Regulation

  • Learn to recognize others' system states and respond with empathy.

  • Demonstrate good system regulation to help others learn sills naturally and foster healthier relational dynamics.